STANDARDZoology-Genetics
STANDARD Zoology Gene Mutation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
What would happen if in a gene coding for 50 AA, gets mutated at 25ᵗʰ codon from UAU to UAA
A
two chains of 24, 25 AA will form
B
49 AA chain will form
C
24 AA chain will be formed
D
25 AA chain will be formed
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
A mutation from UAU to UAA introduces a stop codon, terminating translation prematurely, resulting in a 24 AA chain.
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